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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.11 and 23.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.11 and 23.60 is: 35.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.11 = 23.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.11 = 23.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.11 × 23.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.61/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.14

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