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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 33.94 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 33.94 and 23.32 is: 32.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 33.94 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/33.94 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 33.94 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.48/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.11

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