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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 33.84 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 33.84 and 24.50 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 33.84 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/33.84 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 33.84 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.08/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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