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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 33 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 33 and 23.94 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 33 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/33 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 33 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.02/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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