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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 33.96 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 33.96 and 20.57 is: 28.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 33.96 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/33.96 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 33.96 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.56/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.37

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