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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 36.11 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 36.11 and 20.20 is: 30.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 36.11 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/36.11 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 36.11 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.42/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.14

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