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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 36.14 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 36.14 and 8.07 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 36.14 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/36.14 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 36.14 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 291.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.61/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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