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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.66, 51.90 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.66, 51.90 and 24.58 is: 36.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.66 : 51.90 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.66/51.90 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.66x = 51.90 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.66x = 1,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.70/34.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.81

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