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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.05, 45.54 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.05, 45.54 and 24.74 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.05 : 45.54 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.05/45.54 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.05x = 45.54 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.05x = 1,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.43/33.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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