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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.37, 36.48 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.37, 36.48 and 22.07 is: 33.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.37 : 36.48 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.37/36.48 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.37x = 36.48 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.37x = 805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.29/24.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.05

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