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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.34, 36.46 and 20.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.34, 36.46 and 20.31 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.34 : 36.46 = 20.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.34/36.46 = 20.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.34x = 36.46 × 20.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.34x = 740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.50/24.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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