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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.33, 36.18 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.33, 36.18 and 24.06 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.33 : 36.18 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.33/36.18 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.33x = 36.18 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.33x = 870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.63/24.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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