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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 36.95 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 36.95 and 23.65 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 36.95 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/36.95 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 36.95 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.87/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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