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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 33.74 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 33.74 and 24.11 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 33.74 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/33.74 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 33.74 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.47/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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