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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.26, 36.39 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.26, 36.39 and 6.23 is: 9.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.26 : 36.39 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.26/36.39 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.26x = 36.39 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.26x = 226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.63/24.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.34

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