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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.76, 37.21 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.76, 37.21 and 20.98 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.76 : 37.21 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.76/37.21 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.76x = 37.21 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.76x = 780.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.67/24.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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