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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.31, 36.62 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.31, 36.62 and 22.15 is: 33.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.31 : 36.62 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.31/36.62 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.31x = 36.62 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.31x = 811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.14/24.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.36

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