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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 34.29 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 34.29 and 15.14 is: 20.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 34.29 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/34.29 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 34.29 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.98/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.88

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