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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 33.57 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 33.57 and 23.33 is: 32.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 33.57 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/33.57 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 33.57 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.19/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.16

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