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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.93, 46.76 and 24.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.93, 46.76 and 24.21 is: 33.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.93 : 46.76 = 24.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.93/46.76 = 24.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.93x = 46.76 × 24.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.93x = 1,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.91/33.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.36

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