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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 33.40 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 33.40 and 20.83 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 33.40 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/33.40 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 33.40 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.72/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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