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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 46.74 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 46.74 and 24.67 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 46.74 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/46.74 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 46.74 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 1,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.93/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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