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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 36.59 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 36.59 and 23.78 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 36.59 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/36.59 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 36.59 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.81/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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