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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.48, 33.57 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.48, 33.57 and 23.22 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.48 : 33.57 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.48/33.57 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.48x = 33.57 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.48x = 779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.50/24.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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