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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 33.35 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 33.35 and 22.29 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 33.35 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/33.35 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 33.35 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.37/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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