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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 36.97 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 36.97 and 22.08 is: 33.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 36.97 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/36.97 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 36.97 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.24/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.24

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