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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 36.26 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 36.26 and 24.03 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 36.26 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/36.26 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 36.26 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.43/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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