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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 37.10 and 20.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 37.10 and 20.65 is: 31.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 37.10 = 20.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/37.10 = 20.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 37.10 × 20.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.12/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.02

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