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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 33.69 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 33.69 and 22.23 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 33.69 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/33.69 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 33.69 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.93/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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