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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.37, 33.41 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.37, 33.41 and 23.83 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.37 : 33.41 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.37/33.41 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.37x = 33.41 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.37x = 796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.14/24.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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