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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 33.39 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 33.39 and 22.66 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 33.39 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/33.39 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 33.39 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.72/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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