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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 35.99 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 35.99 and 20.22 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 35.99 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/35.99 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 35.99 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.97/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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