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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.24 and 23.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.24 and 23.04 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.24 = 23.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.24 = 23.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.24 × 23.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.97/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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