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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 36.07 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 36.07 and 22.74 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 36.07 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/36.07 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 36.07 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.23/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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