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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 35.95 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 35.95 and 23.05 is: 34.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 35.95 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/35.95 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 35.95 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.48/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.36

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