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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.76, 46.51 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.76, 46.51 and 24.04 is: 33.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.76 : 46.51 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.76/46.51 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.76x = 46.51 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.76x = 1,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.10/33.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.12

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