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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 35.90 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 35.90 and 23.33 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 35.90 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/35.90 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 35.90 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.61/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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