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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 36.82 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 36.82 and 20.10 is: 30.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 36.82 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/36.82 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 36.82 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.08/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.01

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