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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 35.85 and 20.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 35.85 and 20.85 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 35.85 = 20.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/35.85 = 20.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 35.85 × 20.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.37/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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