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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 33.47 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 33.47 and 23.50 is: 32.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 33.47 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/33.47 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 33.47 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.55/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.60

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