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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 50.76 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 50.76 and 24.24 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 50.76 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/50.76 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 50.76 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 1,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230.42/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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