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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 37.03 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 37.03 and 20.20 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 37.03 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/37.03 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 37.03 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.01/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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