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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 34.15 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 34.15 and 23.16 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 34.15 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/34.15 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 34.15 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 790.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.91/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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