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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 36.12 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 36.12 and 14.43 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 36.12 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/36.12 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 36.12 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.21/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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