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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 37.26 and 23.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 37.26 and 23.06 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 37.26 = 23.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/37.26 = 23.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 37.26 × 23.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.22/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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