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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 36.53 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 36.53 and 8.31 is: 12.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 36.53 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/36.53 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 36.53 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.61/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.47

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