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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 33.35 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 33.35 and 22.44 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 33.35 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/33.35 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 33.35 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.37/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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