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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.26, 36.44 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.26, 36.44 and 23.32 is: 35.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.26 : 36.44 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.26/36.44 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.26x = 36.44 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.26x = 849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.78/24.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.03

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