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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 36.43 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 36.43 and 22.52 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 36.43 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/36.43 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 36.43 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.25/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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