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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.97, 34.34 and 24.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.97, 34.34 and 24.25 is: 33.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.97 : 34.34 = 24.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.97/34.34 = 24.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.97x = 34.34 × 24.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.97x = 832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.75/24.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.35

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