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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.67, 52.05 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.67, 52.05 and 24.50 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.67 : 52.05 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.67/52.05 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.67x = 52.05 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.67x = 1,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.23/34.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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