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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 33.06 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 33.06 and 20.12 is: 27.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 33.06 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/33.06 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 33.06 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.17/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.69

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