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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 36.31 and 20.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 36.31 and 20.23 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 36.31 = 20.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/36.31 = 20.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 36.31 × 20.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.55/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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