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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 36.06 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 36.06 and 23.19 is: 34.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 36.06 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/36.06 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 36.06 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.23/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.54

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