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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 42.45 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 42.45 and 24.33 is: 33.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 42.45 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/42.45 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 42.45 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 1,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.81/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.59

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