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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 33.55 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 33.55 and 24.16 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 33.55 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/33.55 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 33.55 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.57/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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