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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 33.19 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 33.19 and 14.83 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 33.19 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/33.19 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 33.19 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.09/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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