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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 33.34 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 33.34 and 23.44 is: 32.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 33.34 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/33.34 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 33.34 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.52/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.05

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