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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.41, 46.04 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.41, 46.04 and 24.19 is: 33.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.41 : 46.04 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.41/46.04 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.41x = 46.04 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.41x = 1,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.47/33.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.33

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