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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 36.87 and 23.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 36.87 and 23.97 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 36.87 = 23.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/36.87 = 23.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 36.87 × 23.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.77/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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