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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.62 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.62 and 22.43 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.62 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.62 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.62 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 821.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.09/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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