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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.52, 50.24 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.52, 50.24 and 24 is: 35.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.52 : 50.24 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.52/50.24 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.52x = 50.24 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.52x = 1,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.76/33.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.97

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