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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.27, 33.38 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.27, 33.38 and 23.66 is: 32.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.27 : 33.38 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.27/33.38 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.27x = 33.38 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.27x = 789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.70/24.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.54

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