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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.10, 36.12 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.10, 36.12 and 20.50 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.10 : 36.12 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.10/36.12 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.10x = 36.12 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.10x = 740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.46/24.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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