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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.37, 36.59 and 20.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.37, 36.59 and 20.99 is: 31.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.37 : 36.59 = 20.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.37/36.59 = 20.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.37x = 36.59 × 20.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.37x = 768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.01/24.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.52

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