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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.15, 36.02 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.15, 36.02 and 22.62 is: 33.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.15 : 36.02 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.15/36.02 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.15x = 36.02 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.15x = 814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.66/24.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.73

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