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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.95, 37.50 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.95, 37.50 and 23.28 is: 34.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.95 : 37.50 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.95/37.50 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.95x = 37.50 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.95x = 873
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873/24.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.99

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