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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.09 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.09 and 14.33 is: 19.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.09 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.09 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.09 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.56/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.78

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