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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.95, 34.62 and 24.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.95, 34.62 and 24.95 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.95 : 34.62 = 24.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.95/34.62 = 24.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.95x = 34.62 × 24.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.95x = 863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.60/24.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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