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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.41, 36.78 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.41, 36.78 and 22.18 is: 33.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.41 : 36.78 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.41/36.78 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.41x = 36.78 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.41x = 815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.69/24.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.42

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