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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 37.19 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 37.19 and 23.55 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 37.19 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/37.19 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 37.19 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.82/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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