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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.25, 33.51 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.25, 33.51 and 22.63 is: 31.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.25 : 33.51 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.25/33.51 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.25x = 33.51 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.25x = 758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.33/24.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.27

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