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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.81, 37.26 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.81, 37.26 and 23.67 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.81 : 37.26 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.81/37.26 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.81x = 37.26 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.81x = 881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.94/24.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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