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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 33.69 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 33.69 and 23.41 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 33.69 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/33.69 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 33.69 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.60/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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