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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 36.06 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 36.06 and 23.24 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 36.06 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/36.06 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 36.06 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.21/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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