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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 46.35 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 46.35 and 24.35 is: 33.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 46.35 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/46.35 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 46.35 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 1,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.39/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.64

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