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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 33.69 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 33.69 and 23.30 is: 32.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 33.69 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/33.69 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 33.69 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.98/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.14

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