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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.13, 47.12 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.13, 47.12 and 24.47 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.13 : 47.12 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.13/47.12 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.13x = 47.12 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.13x = 1,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.90/34.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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