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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.09 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.09 and 15 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.09 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.09 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.09 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.35/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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