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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 37.20 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 37.20 and 23.36 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 37.20 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/37.20 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 37.20 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.99/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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