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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 33.32 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 33.32 and 23.22 is: 31.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 33.32 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/33.32 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 33.32 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.75/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.99

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