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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 33.25 and 20.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 33.25 and 20.23 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 33.25 = 20.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/33.25 = 20.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 33.25 × 20.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.65/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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