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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 33.60 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 33.60 and 23.84 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 33.60 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/33.60 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 33.60 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.02/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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