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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 34.17 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 34.17 and 20.18 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 34.17 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/34.17 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 34.17 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.67/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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