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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 33.52 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 33.52 and 23.96 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 33.52 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/33.52 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 33.52 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.14/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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