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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.83, 37.14 and 23.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.83, 37.14 and 23.34 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.83 : 37.14 = 23.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.83/37.14 = 23.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.83x = 37.14 × 23.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.83x = 866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.85/24.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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