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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 34.48 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 34.48 and 20.37 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 34.48 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/34.48 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 34.48 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.40/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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