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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 34.03 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 34.03 and 24.06 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 34.03 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/34.03 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 34.03 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.76/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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