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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 37.11 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 37.11 and 23.05 is: 34.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 37.11 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/37.11 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 37.11 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.39/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.58

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