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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 34.40 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 34.40 and 23.78 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 34.40 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/34.40 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 34.40 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.03/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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