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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 36.23 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 36.23 and 20.38 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 36.23 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/36.23 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 36.23 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.37/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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