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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 36.33 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 36.33 and 20.94 is: 31.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 36.33 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/36.33 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 36.33 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.86/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.33

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