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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 33.03 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 33.03 and 23.40 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 33.03 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/33.03 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 33.03 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.90/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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