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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.58, 36.82 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.58, 36.82 and 23.39 is: 35.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.58 : 36.82 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.58/36.82 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.58x = 36.82 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.58x = 861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.22/24.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.04

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