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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 36.65 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 36.65 and 23.02 is: 34.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 36.65 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/36.65 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 36.65 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.65/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.34

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