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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 35.91 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 35.91 and 23.39 is: 34.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 35.91 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/35.91 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 35.91 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.64/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.78

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