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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 34.28 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 34.28 and 20.77 is: 28.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 34.28 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/34.28 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 34.28 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.96/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.63

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