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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 36.56 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 36.56 and 23.02 is: 34.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 36.56 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/36.56 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 36.56 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.58/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.32

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