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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 33.37 and 23.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 33.37 and 23.04 is: 31.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 33.37 = 23.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/33.37 = 23.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 33.37 × 23.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.79/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.78

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