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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 65.91 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 65.91 and 24.67 is: 37.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 65.91 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/65.91 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 65.91 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 1,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625.55/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.00

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