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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 34.38 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 34.38 and 23.99 is: 33.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 34.38 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/34.38 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 34.38 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.60/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.02

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