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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 34.48 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 34.48 and 23.32 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 34.48 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/34.48 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 34.48 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.07/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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