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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 33.14 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 33.14 and 20.34 is: 28.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 33.14 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/33.14 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 33.14 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.97/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.05

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