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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 33.28 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 33.28 and 22.64 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 33.28 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/33.28 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 33.28 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.46/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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