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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 35.79 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 35.79 and 22.18 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 35.79 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/35.79 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 35.79 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.82/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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