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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 37.25 and 15.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 37.25 and 15.22 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 37.25 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/37.25 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 37.25 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.76/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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