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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 34.17 and 24.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 34.17 and 24.78 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 34.17 = 24.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/34.17 = 24.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 34.17 × 24.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.73/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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