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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 35.72 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 35.72 and 23.28 is: 34.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 35.72 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/35.72 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 35.72 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.45/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.64

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