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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.29, 36.28 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.29, 36.28 and 22.27 is: 33.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.29 : 36.28 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.29/36.28 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.29x = 36.28 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.29x = 807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.96/24.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.26

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