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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.91, 37.33 and 15.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.91, 37.33 and 15.28 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.91 : 37.33 = 15.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.91/37.33 = 15.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.91x = 37.33 × 15.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.91x = 570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.27/24.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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