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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 36.79 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 36.79 and 20.07 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 36.79 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/36.79 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 36.79 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.33/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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