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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 33.58 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 33.58 and 23.79 is: 32.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 33.58 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/33.58 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 33.58 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.89/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.81

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