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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.80, 34.23 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.80, 34.23 and 15.59 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.80 : 34.23 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.80/34.23 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.80x = 34.23 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.80x = 533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.40/24.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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