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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 33.86 and 20.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 33.86 and 20.92 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 33.86 = 20.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/33.86 = 20.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 33.86 × 20.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.35/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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