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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 36.16 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 36.16 and 20.94 is: 31.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 36.16 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/36.16 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 36.16 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.19/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.34

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