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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 33.69 and 22.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 33.69 and 22.51 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 33.69 = 22.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/33.69 = 22.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 33.69 × 22.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.36/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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