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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.31, 33.51 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.31, 33.51 and 20.84 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.31 : 33.51 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.31/33.51 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.31x = 33.51 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.31x = 698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.43/24.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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