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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.91, 37.38 and 20.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.91, 37.38 and 20.89 is: 31.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.91 : 37.38 = 20.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.91/37.38 = 20.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.91x = 37.38 × 20.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.91x = 780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.87/24.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.35

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