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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 33.98 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 33.98 and 23.72 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 33.98 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/33.98 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 33.98 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.72/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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