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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 36.56 and 20.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 36.56 and 20.62 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 36.56 = 20.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/36.56 = 20.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 36.56 × 20.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.84/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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