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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.13 and 23.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.13 and 23.15 is: 34.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.13 = 23.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.13 = 23.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.13 × 23.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.26/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.51

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