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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 33.84 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 33.84 and 23.66 is: 32.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 33.84 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/33.84 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 33.84 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.65/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.60

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