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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 36.09 and 8.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 36.09 and 8.04 is: 12.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 36.09 = 8.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/36.09 = 8.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 36.09 × 8.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.16/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.05

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