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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.97, 37.24 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.97, 37.24 and 23.65 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.97 : 37.24 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.97/37.24 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.97x = 37.24 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.97x = 880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.73/24.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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