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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.54, 33.65 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.54, 33.65 and 24.51 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.54 : 33.65 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.54/33.65 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.54x = 33.65 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.54x = 824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.64/24.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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