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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 36.75 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 36.75 and 20.46 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 36.75 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/36.75 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 36.75 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.91/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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