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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 34.07 and 23.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 34.07 and 23.82 is: 32.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 34.07 = 23.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/34.07 = 23.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 34.07 × 23.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.43/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.94

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