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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 36.97 and 22.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 36.97 and 22.36 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 36.97 = 22.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/36.97 = 22.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 36.97 × 22.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.65/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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