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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 34.26 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 34.26 and 23.83 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 34.26 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/34.26 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 34.26 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.42/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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