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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 36.03 and 8.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 36.03 and 8.81 is: 13.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 36.03 = 8.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/36.03 = 8.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 36.03 × 8.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.29/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.20

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