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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 37.26 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 37.26 and 15.83 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 37.26 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/37.26 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 37.26 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.78/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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