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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 36.81 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 36.81 and 23.67 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 36.81 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/36.81 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 36.81 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.29/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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