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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 33.13 and 23.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 33.13 and 23.21 is: 32.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 33.13 = 23.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/33.13 = 23.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 33.13 × 23.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.95/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.01

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