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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 36.69 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 36.69 and 23.64 is: 35.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 36.69 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/36.69 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 36.69 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.35/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.47

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