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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.54, 34.01 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.54, 34.01 and 23.73 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.54 : 34.01 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.54/34.01 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.54x = 34.01 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.54x = 806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.94/24.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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