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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 33.12 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 33.12 and 14.31 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 33.12 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/33.12 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 33.12 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.95/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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