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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.74, 46.59 and 24.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.74, 46.59 and 24.02 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.74 : 46.59 = 24.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.74/46.59 = 24.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.74x = 46.59 × 24.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.74x = 1,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.12/33.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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