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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.05 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.05 and 20.81 is: 28.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.05 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.05 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.05 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.31/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.68

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