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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 34.01 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 34.01 and 24.03 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 34.01 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/34.01 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 34.01 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.14/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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