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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 46.68 and 24.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 46.68 and 24.62 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 46.68 = 24.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/46.68 = 24.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 46.68 × 24.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 1,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149.03/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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