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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 48.36 and 24.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 48.36 and 24.69 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 48.36 = 24.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/48.36 = 24.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 48.36 × 24.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194.01/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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