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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 46.98 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 46.98 and 24.84 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 46.98 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/46.98 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 46.98 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 1,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.98/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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