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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.45 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.45 and 23.79 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.45 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.45 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.45 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.28/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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