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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 51.06 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 51.06 and 24.50 is: 36.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 51.06 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/51.06 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 51.06 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250.97/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.64

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