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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 34.62 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 34.62 and 23.64 is: 32.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 34.62 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/34.62 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 34.62 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.42/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.79

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