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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 33.80 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 33.80 and 23.11 is: 31.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 33.80 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/33.80 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 33.80 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.00/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.93

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