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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 33.35 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 33.35 and 23.13 is: 31.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 33.35 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/33.35 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 33.35 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.27/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.68

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