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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 36.93 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 36.93 and 20.81 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 36.93 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/36.93 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 36.93 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.33/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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