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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.10, 35.84 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.10, 35.84 and 23.83 is: 35.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.10 : 35.84 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.10/35.84 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.10x = 35.84 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.10x = 854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.04/24.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.44

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