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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 33.36 and 23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 33.36 and 23 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 33.36 = 23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/33.36 = 23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 33.36 × 23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.28/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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