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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 34.38 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 34.38 and 20.03 is: 27.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 34.38 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/34.38 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 34.38 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.46/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.57

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