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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 37.11 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 37.11 and 15.11 is: 22.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 37.11 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/37.11 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 37.11 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.73/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.67

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