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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.83, 45.33 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.83, 45.33 and 24.10 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.83 : 45.33 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.83/45.33 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.83x = 45.33 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.83x = 1,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.45/32.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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