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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.10, 36.11 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.10, 36.11 and 23.54 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.10 : 36.11 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.10/36.11 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.10x = 36.11 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.10x = 850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.03/24.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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