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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 35.91 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 35.91 and 20.86 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 35.91 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/35.91 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 35.91 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.08/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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