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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.97, 34.46 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.97, 34.46 and 14.06 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.97 : 34.46 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.97/34.46 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.97x = 34.46 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.97x = 484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.50/24.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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