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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 36.67 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 36.67 and 20.67 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 36.67 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/36.67 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 36.67 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.97/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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