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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.68 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.68 and 22.07 is: 33.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.68 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.68 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.68 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.23/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.04

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