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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 33.86 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 33.86 and 23.20 is: 31.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 33.86 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/33.86 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 33.86 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.55/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.93

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