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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 33.15 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 33.15 and 22.63 is: 31.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 33.15 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/33.15 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 33.15 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.18/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.17

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