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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.23, 49.78 and 24.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.23, 49.78 and 24.23 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.23 : 49.78 = 24.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.23/49.78 = 24.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.23x = 49.78 × 24.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.23x = 1,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206.17/33.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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