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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 33.22 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 33.22 and 23.23 is: 32.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 33.22 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/33.22 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 33.22 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.70/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.10

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