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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 35.98 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 35.98 and 22.43 is: 33.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 35.98 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/35.98 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 35.98 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.03/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.47

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