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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 37.14 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 37.14 and 20.76 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 37.14 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/37.14 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 37.14 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.03/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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