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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 33.56 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 33.56 and 22.30 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 33.56 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/33.56 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 33.56 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.39/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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