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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.59, 51.75 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.59, 51.75 and 24.33 is: 36.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.59 : 51.75 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.59/51.75 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.59x = 51.75 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.59x = 1,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259.08/34.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.40

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