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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.44, 33.45 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.44, 33.45 and 23.02 is: 31.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.44 : 33.45 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.44/33.45 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.44x = 33.45 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.44x = 769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.85/24.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.51

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