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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 33.84 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 33.84 and 20.28 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 33.84 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/33.84 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 33.84 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 686.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.28/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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