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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.05, 35.99 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.05, 35.99 and 22.13 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.05 : 35.99 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.05/35.99 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.05x = 35.99 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.05x = 796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.17/24.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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