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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 36.65 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 36.65 and 22.52 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 36.65 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/36.65 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 36.65 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.51/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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