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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.31, 36.47 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.31, 36.47 and 8.28 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.31 : 36.47 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.31/36.47 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.31x = 36.47 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.31x = 301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.97/24.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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