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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 36.87 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 36.87 and 20.55 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 36.87 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/36.87 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 36.87 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.68/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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