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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.81, 34.17 and 20.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.81, 34.17 and 20.91 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.81 : 34.17 = 20.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.81/34.17 = 20.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.81x = 34.17 × 20.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.81x = 714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.47/24.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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