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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.94, 48.23 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.94, 48.23 and 24.03 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.94 : 48.23 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.94/48.23 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.94x = 48.23 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.94x = 1,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.85/34.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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