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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 36.18 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 36.18 and 22.13 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 36.18 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/36.18 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 36.18 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.48/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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