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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 33.26 and 20.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 33.26 and 20.05 is: 27.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 33.26 = 20.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/33.26 = 20.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 33.26 × 20.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.86/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.64

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