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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.73, 46.42 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.73, 46.42 and 24.50 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.73 : 46.42 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.73/46.42 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.73x = 46.42 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.73x = 1,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.34/33.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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