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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 36.92 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 36.92 and 23.42 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 36.92 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/36.92 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 36.92 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.67/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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