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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 35.94 and 23.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 35.94 and 23.03 is: 34.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 35.94 = 23.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/35.94 = 23.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 35.94 × 23.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.77/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.29

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