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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 34.25 and 24.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 34.25 and 24.37 is: 33.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 34.25 = 24.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/34.25 = 24.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 34.25 × 24.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.47/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.41

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