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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 36.06 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 36.06 and 20.68 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 36.06 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/36.06 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 36.06 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.72/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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