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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 36.49 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 36.49 and 23.48 is: 34.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 36.49 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/36.49 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 36.49 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.79/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.94

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