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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 33.77 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 33.77 and 22.25 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 33.77 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/33.77 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 33.77 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.44/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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