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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 37.25 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 37.25 and 20.61 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 37.25 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/37.25 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 37.25 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.72/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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