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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.32, 36.40 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.32, 36.40 and 20.67 is: 30.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.32 : 36.40 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.32/36.40 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.32x = 36.40 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.32x = 752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.48/24.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.94

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