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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.23, 47.18 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.23, 47.18 and 24.51 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.23 : 47.18 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.23/47.18 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.23x = 47.18 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.23x = 1,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156.15/34.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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