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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 34.18 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 34.18 and 20.19 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 34.18 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/34.18 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 34.18 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.98/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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