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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 33.55 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 33.55 and 22.33 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 33.55 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/33.55 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 33.55 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.17/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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