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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.44, 33.66 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.44, 33.66 and 24.18 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.44 : 33.66 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.44/33.66 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.44x = 33.66 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.44x = 813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.90/24.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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