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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 36.43 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 36.43 and 23.46 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 36.43 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/36.43 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 36.43 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.65/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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