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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.10, 35.98 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.10, 35.98 and 23.66 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.10 : 35.98 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.10/35.98 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.10x = 35.98 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.10x = 851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.18/24.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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