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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 36.19 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 36.19 and 23.10 is: 34.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 36.19 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/36.19 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 36.19 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.93/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.59

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