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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 33.32 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 33.32 and 22.55 is: 31.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 33.32 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/33.32 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 33.32 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.09/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.02

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