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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 33.25 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 33.25 and 22.17 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 33.25 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/33.25 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 33.25 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.24/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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