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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 34.20 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 34.20 and 20.46 is: 28.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 34.20 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/34.20 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 34.20 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.73/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.24

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