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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.52, 46.21 and 24.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.52, 46.21 and 24.65 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.52 : 46.21 = 24.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.52/46.21 = 24.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.52x = 46.21 × 24.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.52x = 1,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139.05/33.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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