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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 35.85 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 35.85 and 23.01 is: 34.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 35.85 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/35.85 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 35.85 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.91/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.24

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