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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 34.01 and 20.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 34.01 and 20.78 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 34.01 = 20.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/34.01 = 20.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 34.01 × 20.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.66/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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