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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.78, 47.97 and 24.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.78, 47.97 and 24.96 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.78 : 47.97 = 24.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.78/47.97 = 24.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.78x = 47.97 × 24.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.78x = 1,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197.33/34.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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