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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.17 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.17 and 23.32 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.17 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.17 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.17 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.79/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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