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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 36.61 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 36.61 and 20.46 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 36.61 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/36.61 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 36.61 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.04/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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