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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.41, 65.07 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.41, 65.07 and 24.12 is: 36.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.41 : 65.07 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.41/65.07 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.41x = 65.07 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.41x = 1,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.49/43.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.15

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