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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 45.40 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 45.40 and 24.76 is: 34.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 45.40 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/45.40 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 45.40 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 1,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124.10/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.13

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