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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 35.71 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 35.71 and 23.10 is: 34.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 35.71 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/35.71 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 35.71 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.90/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.37

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