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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 46.94 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 46.94 and 24.83 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 46.94 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/46.94 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 46.94 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 1,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165.35/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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