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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 37.26 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 37.26 and 23.32 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 37.26 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/37.26 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 37.26 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.90/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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