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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 35.96 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 35.96 and 23.52 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 35.96 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/35.96 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 35.96 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.78/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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