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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 36.41 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 36.41 and 23.01 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 36.41 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/36.41 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 36.41 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.79/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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