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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 36.07 and 20.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 36.07 and 20.90 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 36.07 = 20.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/36.07 = 20.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 36.07 × 20.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.90/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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