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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 33.14 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 33.14 and 23.56 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 33.14 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/33.14 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 33.14 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.78/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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