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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.31, 36.42 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.31, 36.42 and 20.50 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.31 : 36.42 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.31/36.42 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.31x = 36.42 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.31x = 746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.61/24.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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