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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.79, 34.19 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.79, 34.19 and 23.44 is: 32.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.79 : 34.19 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.79/34.19 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.79x = 34.19 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.79x = 801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.24/24.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.33

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