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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 34.01 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 34.01 and 23.51 is: 32.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 34.01 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/34.01 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 34.01 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.29/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.47

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