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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 33.35 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 33.35 and 22.92 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 33.35 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/33.35 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 33.35 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.38/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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