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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.74, 46.50 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.74, 46.50 and 24.51 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.74 : 46.50 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.74/46.50 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.74x = 46.50 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.74x = 1,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139.72/33.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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