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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 34.03 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 34.03 and 20.34 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 34.03 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/34.03 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 34.03 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.17/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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