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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.61, 33.67 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.61, 33.67 and 24.27 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.61 : 33.67 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.61/33.67 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.61x = 33.67 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.61x = 817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.17/24.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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