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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.27, 36.33 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.27, 36.33 and 20.42 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.27 : 36.33 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.27/36.33 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.27x = 36.33 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.27x = 741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.68/24.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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