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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 37.13 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 37.13 and 23.07 is: 34.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 37.13 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/37.13 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 37.13 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.65/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.78

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