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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 35.99 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 35.99 and 22.65 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 35.99 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/35.99 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 35.99 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.06/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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