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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 33.20 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 33.20 and 18.22 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 33.20 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/33.20 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 33.20 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.87/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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