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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.55, 36.50 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.55, 36.50 and 24.20 is: 35.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.55 : 36.50 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.55/36.50 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.55x = 36.50 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.55x = 883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.27/24.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.97

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