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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 36.94 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 36.94 and 20.15 is: 30.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 36.94 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/36.94 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 36.94 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.34/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.17

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