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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 33.95 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 33.95 and 22.16 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 33.95 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/33.95 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 33.95 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.33/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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