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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.15, 33.11 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.15, 33.11 and 24 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.15 : 33.11 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.15/33.11 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.15x = 33.11 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.15x = 794.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.64/24.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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