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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 33.23 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 33.23 and 24.14 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 33.23 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/33.23 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 33.23 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.89/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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