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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 36.45 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 36.45 and 23.30 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 36.45 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/36.45 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 36.45 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.29/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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