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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 36.63 and 23.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 36.63 and 23.26 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 36.63 = 23.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/36.63 = 23.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 36.63 × 23.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852.01/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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