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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 32.88 and 23.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 32.88 and 23.35 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 32.88 = 23.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/32.88 = 23.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 32.88 × 23.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.75/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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