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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 33.23 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 33.23 and 24 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 33.23 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/33.23 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 33.23 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.52/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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