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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 34.44 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 34.44 and 23.11 is: 31.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 34.44 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/34.44 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 34.44 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.91/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.91

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