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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.61, 36.63 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.61, 36.63 and 23.86 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.61 : 36.63 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.61/36.63 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.61x = 36.63 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.61x = 873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.99/24.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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