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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 33.54 and 23.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 33.54 and 23.04 is: 31.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 33.54 = 23.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/33.54 = 23.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 33.54 × 23.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.76/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.59

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