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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 34.06 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 34.06 and 14.99 is: 20.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 34.06 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/34.06 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 34.06 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.56/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.67

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