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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 36.95 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 36.95 and 23.90 is: 35.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 36.95 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/36.95 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 36.95 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.80/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.65

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