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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 36.81 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 36.81 and 22.53 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 36.81 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/36.81 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 36.81 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.48/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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