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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 34.36 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 34.36 and 23.69 is: 32.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 34.36 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/34.36 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 34.36 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.02/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.59

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