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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.36, 33.68 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.36, 33.68 and 20.12 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.36 : 33.68 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.36/33.68 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.36x = 33.68 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.36x = 677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.64/24.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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