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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.32, 36.43 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.32, 36.43 and 22.43 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.32 : 36.43 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.32/36.43 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.32x = 36.43 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.32x = 817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.12/24.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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