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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 33.26 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 33.26 and 20.77 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 33.26 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/33.26 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 33.26 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.79/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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