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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 33.38 and 24.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 33.38 and 24.70 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 33.38 = 24.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/33.38 = 24.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 33.38 × 24.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.49/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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