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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 36.30 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 36.30 and 14.09 is: 21.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 36.30 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/36.30 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 36.30 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.46/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.12

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