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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 36.99 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 36.99 and 20.98 is: 31.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 36.99 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/36.99 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 36.99 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.05/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.33

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