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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 33.14 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 33.14 and 14.32 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 33.14 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/33.14 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 33.14 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.40/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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