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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 34.48 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 34.48 and 24.09 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 34.48 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/34.48 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 34.48 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.56/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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