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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 34.17 and 24.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 34.17 and 24.65 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 34.17 = 24.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/34.17 = 24.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 34.17 × 24.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.12/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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