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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 36.26 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 36.26 and 11.35 is: 17.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 36.26 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/36.26 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 36.26 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.55/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.01

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