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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 34.04 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 34.04 and 20.54 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 34.04 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/34.04 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 34.04 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.18/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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