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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 33.61 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 33.61 and 22.33 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 33.61 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/33.61 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 33.61 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.51/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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