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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 35.80 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 35.80 and 24.20 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 35.80 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/35.80 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 35.80 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.36/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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