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the fourth proportional to 2a, 3b and 4c.

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To find the fourth proportional to the numbers \(2a\), \(3b\), and \(4c\), we can use the property of proportions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Fourth Proportional**: Let the fourth proportional be \(x\). 2. **Set Up the Proportion**: According to the definition of fourth proportional, we have: \[ \frac{2a}{3b} = \frac{4c}{x} \] 3. **Cross-Multiply**: Cross-multiplying gives us: \[ 2a \cdot x = 3b \cdot 4c \] 4. **Simplify the Equation**: This simplifies to: \[ 2ax = 12bc \] 5. **Solve for \(x\)**: To isolate \(x\), divide both sides by \(2a\): \[ x = \frac{12bc}{2a} \] 6. **Further Simplify**: Simplifying the right-hand side gives: \[ x = \frac{12bc}{2a} = \frac{6bc}{a} \] ### Final Answer: Thus, the fourth proportional to \(2a\), \(3b\), and \(4c\) is: \[ \boxed{\frac{6bc}{a}} \]
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