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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 34.20 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 34.20 and 23.84 is: 33.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 34.20 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/34.20 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 34.20 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.33/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.05

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