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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 33.18 and 22.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 33.18 and 22.79 is: 31.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 33.18 = 22.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/33.18 = 22.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 33.18 × 22.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.01/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.42

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