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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.79, 37.13 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.79, 37.13 and 15.75 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.79 : 37.13 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.79/37.13 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.79x = 37.13 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.79x = 584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.84/24.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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