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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 36.82 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 36.82 and 23.87 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 36.82 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/36.82 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 36.82 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.65/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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