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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.90, 46.80 and 24.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.90, 46.80 and 24.68 is: 34.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.90 : 46.80 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.90/46.80 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.90x = 46.80 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.90x = 1,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.79/33.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.06

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