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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 36.78 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 36.78 and 22.30 is: 33.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 36.78 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/36.78 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 36.78 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.19/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.49

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