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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.26, 36.35 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.26, 36.35 and 22.47 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.26 : 36.35 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.26/36.35 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.26x = 36.35 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.26x = 816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.62/24.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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