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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 33.75 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 33.75 and 23.56 is: 32.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 33.75 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/33.75 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 33.75 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.07/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.60

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