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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.38, 36.74 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.38, 36.74 and 20.20 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.38 : 36.74 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.38/36.74 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.38x = 36.74 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.38x = 741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.96/24.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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