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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 36.83 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 36.83 and 23.48 is: 34.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 36.83 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/36.83 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 36.83 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.47/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.97

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