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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.95, 37.22 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.95, 37.22 and 20.66 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.95 : 37.22 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.95/37.22 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.95x = 37.22 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.95x = 768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.68/24.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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