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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 35.91 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 35.91 and 23.01 is: 34.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 35.91 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/35.91 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 35.91 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.29/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.32

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