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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.34, 33.57 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.34, 33.57 and 20.44 is: 28.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.34 : 33.57 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.34/33.57 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.34x = 33.57 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.34x = 686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.17/24.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.19

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