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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.81, 34.25 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.81, 34.25 and 15.61 is: 21.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.81 : 34.25 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.81/34.25 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.81x = 34.25 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.81x = 534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.65/24.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.55

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