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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.29, 46 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.29, 46 and 24.11 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.29 : 46 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.29/46 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.29x = 46 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.29x = 1,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109.06/33.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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