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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 36.83 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 36.83 and 22.43 is: 33.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 36.83 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/36.83 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 36.83 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.25/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.44

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