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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 36.98 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 36.98 and 15.66 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 36.98 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/36.98 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 36.98 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.11/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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