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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.15, 33.23 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.15, 33.23 and 23.07 is: 31.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.15 : 33.23 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.15/33.23 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.15x = 33.23 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.15x = 766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.50/24.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.74

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