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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 33.76 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 33.76 and 23.80 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 33.76 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/33.76 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 33.76 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.49/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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