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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 33.11 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 33.11 and 22.77 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 33.11 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/33.11 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 33.11 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.89/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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