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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 33.74 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 33.74 and 20.58 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 33.74 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/33.74 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 33.74 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.37/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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