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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 35.89 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 35.89 and 22.04 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 35.89 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/35.89 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 35.89 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.02/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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