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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 35.93 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 35.93 and 23.44 is: 35.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 35.93 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/35.93 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 35.93 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.20/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.03

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