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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 36.14 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 36.14 and 22.14 is: 33.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 36.14 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/36.14 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 36.14 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.03/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.29

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