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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.45, 50.13 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.45, 50.13 and 24.84 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.45 : 50.13 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.45/50.13 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.45x = 50.13 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.45x = 1,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.98/33.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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