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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 33.30 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 33.30 and 23.24 is: 32.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 33.30 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/33.30 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 33.30 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.98/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.24

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