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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 36.35 and 9.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 36.35 and 9.97 is: 14.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 36.35 = 9.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/36.35 = 9.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 36.35 × 9.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.41/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.96

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