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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.06 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.06 and 20.10 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.06 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.06 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.06 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.61/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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