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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 41.55 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 41.55 and 24.33 is: 33.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 41.55 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/41.55 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 41.55 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 1,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010.91/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.51

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