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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.43, 36.73 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.43, 36.73 and 23.75 is: 35.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.43 : 36.73 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.43/36.73 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.43x = 36.73 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.43x = 872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.43/24.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.71

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