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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 33.74 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 33.74 and 23.99 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 33.74 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/33.74 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 33.74 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.13/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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