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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.80, 47.99 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.80, 47.99 and 24.42 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.80 : 47.99 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.80/47.99 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.80x = 47.99 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.80x = 1,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.79/34.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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