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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 33.99 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 33.99 and 23.40 is: 32.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 33.99 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/33.99 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 33.99 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.37/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.10

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