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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.83, 37.24 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.83, 37.24 and 15.81 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.83 : 37.24 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.83/37.24 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.83x = 37.24 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.83x = 588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.86/24.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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