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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 36.35 and 23.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 36.35 and 23.63 is: 35.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 36.35 = 23.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/36.35 = 23.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 36.35 × 23.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.95/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.66

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