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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 34.06 and 20.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 34.06 and 20.36 is: 28.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 34.06 = 20.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/34.06 = 20.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 34.06 × 20.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.46/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.10

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