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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.55, 36.61 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.55, 36.61 and 22.68 is: 33.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.55 : 36.61 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.55/36.61 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.55x = 36.61 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.55x = 830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.31/24.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.82

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