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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.22 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.22 and 23.58 is: 35.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.22 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.22 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.22 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.07/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.41

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