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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 36.22 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 36.22 and 23.65 is: 35.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 36.22 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/36.22 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 36.22 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.60/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.28

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