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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 36.03 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 36.03 and 23.40 is: 34.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 36.03 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/36.03 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 36.03 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.10/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.84

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