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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 34.11 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 34.11 and 23.52 is: 32.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 34.11 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/34.11 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 34.11 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.27/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.53

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