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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 34.29 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 34.29 and 19.71 is: 27.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 34.29 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/34.29 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 34.29 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.86/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.17

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