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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 36.48 and 20.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 36.48 and 20.21 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 36.48 = 20.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/36.48 = 20.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 36.48 × 20.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.08/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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