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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 36.97 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 36.97 and 9.43 is: 14.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 36.97 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/36.97 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 36.97 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.63/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.14

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