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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.99, 37.26 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.99, 37.26 and 23.46 is: 34.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.99 : 37.26 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.99/37.26 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.99x = 37.26 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.99x = 874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.12/24.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.98

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