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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.45, 47.55 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.45, 47.55 and 24.09 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.45 : 47.55 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.45/47.55 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.45x = 47.55 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.45x = 1,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145.48/34.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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