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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.36, 36.60 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.36, 36.60 and 20.80 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.36 : 36.60 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.36/36.60 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.36x = 36.60 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.36x = 761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.28/24.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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