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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.09, 46.92 and 24.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.09, 46.92 and 24.37 is: 33.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.09 : 46.92 = 24.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.09/46.92 = 24.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.09x = 46.92 × 24.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.09x = 1,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.32/34.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.54

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