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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 33.85 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 33.85 and 22.33 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 33.85 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/33.85 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 33.85 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.87/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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