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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.41, 36.64 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.41, 36.64 and 22.24 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.41 : 36.64 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.41/36.64 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.41x = 36.64 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.41x = 814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.87/24.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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