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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 32.94 and 23.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 32.94 and 23.62 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 32.94 = 23.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/32.94 = 23.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 32.94 × 23.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.04/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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