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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 34.50 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 34.50 and 24.30 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 34.50 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/34.50 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 34.50 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.35/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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