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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.80, 34.25 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.80, 34.25 and 20.24 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.80 : 34.25 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.80/34.25 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.80x = 34.25 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.80x = 693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.22/24.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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