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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.43, 36.44 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.43, 36.44 and 24.16 is: 36.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.43 : 36.44 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.43/36.44 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.43x = 36.44 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.43x = 880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.39/24.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.04

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