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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.44, 59.95 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.44, 59.95 and 24.04 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.44 : 59.95 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.44/59.95 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.44x = 59.95 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.44x = 1,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440.90/43.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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