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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 47.79 and 24.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 47.79 and 24.29 is: 33.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 47.79 = 24.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/47.79 = 24.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 47.79 × 24.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.82/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.50

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