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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 34.12 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 34.12 and 15.53 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 34.12 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/34.12 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 34.12 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.81/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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