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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.08, 45.63 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.08, 45.63 and 24.84 is: 34.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.08 : 45.63 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.08/45.63 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.08x = 45.63 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.08x = 1,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.45/33.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.27

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