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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.38, 33.49 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.38, 33.49 and 20.48 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.38 : 33.49 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.38/33.49 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.38x = 33.49 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.38x = 685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.91/24.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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