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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 32.97 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 32.97 and 23.16 is: 31.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 32.97 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/32.97 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 32.97 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.59/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.76

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