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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.80, 33.49 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.80, 33.49 and 24.80 is: 33.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.80 : 33.49 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.80/33.49 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.80x = 33.49 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.80x = 830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.55/24.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.49

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