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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 37.34 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 37.34 and 20.35 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 37.34 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/37.34 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 37.34 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.87/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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