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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.71, 49.24 and 24.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.71, 49.24 and 24.79 is: 34.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.71 : 49.24 = 24.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.71/49.24 = 24.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.71x = 49.24 × 24.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.71x = 1,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.66/35.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.18

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