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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 33.50 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 33.50 and 23.36 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 33.50 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/33.50 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 33.50 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.45/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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