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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 37.16 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 37.16 and 20.79 is: 31.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 37.16 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/37.16 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 37.16 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.45/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.19

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