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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 33.59 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 33.59 and 24.28 is: 33.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 33.59 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/33.59 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 33.59 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.57/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.29

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