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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.74, 46.50 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.74, 46.50 and 24.99 is: 34.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.74 : 46.50 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.74/46.50 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.74x = 46.50 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.74x = 1,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.80/33.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.44

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