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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 33.22 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 33.22 and 23.77 is: 32.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 33.22 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/33.22 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 33.22 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.58/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.59

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