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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.98, 60.69 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.98, 60.69 and 24.58 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.98 : 60.69 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.98/60.69 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.98x = 60.69 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.98x = 1,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491.59/43.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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