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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 35.92 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 35.92 and 23.91 is: 35.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 35.92 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/35.92 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 35.92 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.00/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.69

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