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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 36.48 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 36.48 and 20.28 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 36.48 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/36.48 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 36.48 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.81/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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