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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 36.99 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 36.99 and 23.90 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 36.99 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/36.99 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 36.99 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.94/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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