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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 34.41 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 34.41 and 23.10 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 34.41 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/34.41 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 34.41 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.87/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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