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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 36.33 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 36.33 and 20.70 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 36.33 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/36.33 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 36.33 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.03/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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