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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 37.07 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 37.07 and 20.82 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 37.07 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/37.07 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 37.07 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.80/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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