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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.36, 46.08 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.36, 46.08 and 24.72 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.36 : 46.08 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.36/46.08 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.36x = 46.08 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.36x = 1,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139.10/33.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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