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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 33.20 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 33.20 and 22.43 is: 30.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 33.20 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/33.20 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 33.20 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.68/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.87

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