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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.71 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.71 and 22.27 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.71 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.71 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.71 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.72/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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