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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 36.63 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 36.63 and 23.83 is: 35.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 36.63 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/36.63 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 36.63 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.89/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.58

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