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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 36.71 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 36.71 and 23.95 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 36.71 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/36.71 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 36.71 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.20/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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