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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 34.15 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 34.15 and 20.64 is: 28.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 34.15 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/34.15 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 34.15 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.86/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.49

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