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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 35.92 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 35.92 and 22.06 is: 32.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 35.92 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/35.92 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 35.92 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.40/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.89

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