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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 36.72 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 36.72 and 23.76 is: 35.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 36.72 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/36.72 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 36.72 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.47/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.29

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