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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.12 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.12 and 23.46 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.12 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.12 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.12 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.38/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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