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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 32.75 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 32.75 and 23.93 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 32.75 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/32.75 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 32.75 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.71/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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