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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 35.84 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 35.84 and 22.61 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 35.84 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/35.84 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 35.84 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.05/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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