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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 49.41 and 24.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 49.41 and 24.01 is: 36.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 49.41 = 24.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/49.41 = 24.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 49.41 × 24.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 1,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186.21/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.01

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