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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 33.60 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 33.60 and 20.94 is: 28.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 33.60 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/33.60 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 33.60 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.58/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.81

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