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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.63, 52.13 and 24.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.63, 52.13 and 24.56 is: 36.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.63 : 52.13 = 24.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.63/52.13 = 24.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.63x = 52.13 × 24.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.63x = 1,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.93/34.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.96

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