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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 34.34 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 34.34 and 20.81 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 34.34 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/34.34 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 34.34 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.60/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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