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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 33.16 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 33.16 and 14.33 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 33.16 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/33.16 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 33.16 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.18/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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