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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 35.87 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 35.87 and 23.37 is: 34.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 35.87 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/35.87 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 35.87 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.03/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.81

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