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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.54, 46.23 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.54, 46.23 and 24.32 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.54 : 46.23 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.54/46.23 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.54x = 46.23 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.54x = 1,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124.31/33.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

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