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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36 and 22.01 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.18/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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