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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.99, 34.47 and 15.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.99, 34.47 and 15.30 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.99 : 34.47 = 15.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.99/34.47 = 15.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.99x = 34.47 × 15.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.99x = 527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.39/24.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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