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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 33.33 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 33.33 and 22.11 is: 30.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 33.33 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/33.33 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 33.33 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.93/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.48

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