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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.34, 36.27 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.34, 36.27 and 24.11 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.34 : 36.27 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.34/36.27 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.34x = 36.27 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.34x = 874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.32/24.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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