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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.65 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.65 and 20.44 is: 30.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.65 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.65 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.65 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.13/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.58

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