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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.47, 36.67 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.47, 36.67 and 23.84 is: 35.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.47 : 36.67 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.47/36.67 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.47x = 36.67 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.47x = 874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.21/24.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.73

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