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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 37.60 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 37.60 and 20.98 is: 31.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 37.60 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/37.60 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 37.60 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.85/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.63

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