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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 33.93 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 33.93 and 24.20 is: 33.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 33.93 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/33.93 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 33.93 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.11/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.53

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