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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 33.36 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 33.36 and 24.16 is: 33.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 33.36 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/33.36 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 33.36 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.98/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.26

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