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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 33.87 and 24.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 33.87 and 24.71 is: 33.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 33.87 = 24.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/33.87 = 24.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 33.87 × 24.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.78/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.84

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