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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 33.72 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 33.72 and 23.10 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 33.72 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/33.72 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 33.72 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.93/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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