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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 36.62 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 36.62 and 20.68 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 36.62 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/36.62 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 36.62 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.30/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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