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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 36.08 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 36.08 and 23.05 is: 34.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 36.08 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/36.08 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 36.08 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.66/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.32

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