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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.48, 46.14 and 24.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.48, 46.14 and 24.73 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.48 : 46.14 = 24.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.48/46.14 = 24.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.48x = 46.14 × 24.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.48x = 1,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.04/33.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

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