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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 33.13 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 33.13 and 14.67 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 33.13 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/33.13 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 33.13 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.94/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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