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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 33.23 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 33.23 and 23.01 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 33.23 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/33.23 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 33.23 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.51/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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