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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 33.38 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 33.38 and 23.75 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 33.38 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/33.38 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 33.38 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.61/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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