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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 36.17 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24, 36.17 and 22.04 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24 : 36.17 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24/36.17 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24x = 36.17 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24x = 797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.19/24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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