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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.76, 37.05 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.76, 37.05 and 20.54 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.76 : 37.05 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.76/37.05 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.76x = 37.05 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.76x = 761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.01/24.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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