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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 34.19 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 34.19 and 15.07 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 34.19 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/34.19 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 34.19 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.24/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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