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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 34.07 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 34.07 and 20.84 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 34.07 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/34.07 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 34.07 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.74/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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