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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.99, 34.06 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.99, 34.06 and 24.44 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.99 : 34.06 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.99/34.06 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.99x = 34.06 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.99x = 832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.32/24.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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