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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 36.08 and 23.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 36.08 and 23.12 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 36.08 = 23.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/36.08 = 23.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 36.08 × 23.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.87/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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