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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 36.69 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 36.69 and 23.10 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 36.69 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/36.69 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 36.69 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.42/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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