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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.91, 46.77 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.91, 46.77 and 24.19 is: 33.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.91 : 46.77 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.91/46.77 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.91x = 46.77 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.91x = 1,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.37/33.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.36

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