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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 42.12 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 42.12 and 24.33 is: 33.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 42.12 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/42.12 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 42.12 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 1,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.78/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.59

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