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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 36.54 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 36.54 and 8.11 is: 12.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 36.54 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/36.54 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 36.54 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.18/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.16

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