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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 36.20 and 22.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 36.20 and 22.36 is: 33.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 36.20 = 22.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/36.20 = 22.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 36.20 × 22.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.43/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.50

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