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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 36.63 and 20.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 36.63 and 20.62 is: 30.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 36.63 = 20.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/36.63 = 20.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 36.63 × 20.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.31/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.88

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