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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 34.05 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 34.05 and 24.03 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 34.05 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/34.05 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 34.05 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.22/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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