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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 36.84 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 36.84 and 20.86 is: 31.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 36.84 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/36.84 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 36.84 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.48/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.14

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