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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 34.29 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 34.29 and 23.73 is: 32.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 34.29 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/34.29 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 34.29 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.70/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.92

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