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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.80 and 20.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.80 and 20.93 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.80 = 20.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.80 = 20.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.80 × 20.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.16/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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