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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 33.30 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 33.30 and 22.22 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 33.30 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/33.30 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 33.30 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.93/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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