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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 36.31 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 36.31 and 10.69 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 36.31 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/36.31 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 36.31 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.15/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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