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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.51, 36.51 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.51, 36.51 and 23.13 is: 34.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.51 : 36.51 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.51/36.51 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.51x = 36.51 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.51x = 844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.48/24.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.45

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