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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.29, 33.45 and 22.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.29, 33.45 and 22.46 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.29 : 33.45 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.29/33.45 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.29x = 33.45 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.29x = 751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.29/24.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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