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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.67, 51.91 and 24.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.67, 51.91 and 24.49 is: 36.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.67 : 51.91 = 24.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.67/51.91 = 24.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.67x = 51.91 × 24.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.67x = 1,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.08/34.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.67

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