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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 34.23 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 34.23 and 24.20 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 34.23 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/34.23 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 34.23 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.37/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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