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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 36.72 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 36.72 and 23.88 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 36.72 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/36.72 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 36.72 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.87/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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