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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.93, 37.35 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.93, 37.35 and 20.10 is: 30.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.93 : 37.35 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.93/37.35 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.93x = 37.35 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.93x = 750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.74/24.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.11

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