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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.33, 33.71 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.33, 33.71 and 23.77 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.33 : 33.71 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.33/33.71 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.33x = 33.71 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.33x = 801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.29/24.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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