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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 33.95 and 23.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 33.95 and 23.12 is: 32.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 33.95 = 23.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/33.95 = 23.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 33.95 × 23.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.81/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.05

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