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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 36.08 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 36.08 and 11.22 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 36.08 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/36.08 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 36.08 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.82/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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