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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 37.42 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 37.42 and 15.98 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 37.42 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/37.42 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 37.42 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.97/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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