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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 34.17 and 23.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 34.17 and 23.60 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 34.17 = 23.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/34.17 = 23.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 34.17 × 23.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.41/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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