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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 36.80 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 36.80 and 23.20 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 36.80 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/36.80 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 36.80 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.76/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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