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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.69, 33.85 and 24.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.69, 33.85 and 24.01 is: 32.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.69 : 33.85 = 24.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.69/33.85 = 24.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.69x = 33.85 × 24.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.69x = 812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.74/24.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.92

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