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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.32, 33.36 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.32, 33.36 and 23.74 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.32 : 33.36 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.32/33.36 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.32x = 33.36 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.32x = 791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.97/24.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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