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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 36 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 36 and 20.19 is: 30.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 36 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/36 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 36 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.84/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.27

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