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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 34.40 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 34.40 and 24.66 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 34.40 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/34.40 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 34.40 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.13/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

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