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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.44, 36.43 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.44, 36.43 and 23.48 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.44 : 36.43 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.44/36.43 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.44x = 36.43 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.44x = 855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.38/24.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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