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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 36.86 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 36.86 and 20.81 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 36.86 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/36.86 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 36.86 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.77/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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