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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 36.85 and 24.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 36.85 and 24.23 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 36.85 = 24.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/36.85 = 24.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 36.85 × 24.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.88/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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