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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 36.23 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 36.23 and 20.74 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 36.23 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/36.23 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 36.23 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.41/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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