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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.83, 36.98 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.83, 36.98 and 23.07 is: 34.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.83 : 36.98 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.83/36.98 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.83x = 36.98 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.83x = 853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.01/24.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.36

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