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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 35.68 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 35.68 and 23.32 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 35.68 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/35.68 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 35.68 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.06/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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