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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 36.45 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 36.45 and 23.55 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 36.45 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/36.45 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 36.45 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.40/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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