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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 36.70 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 36.70 and 22.03 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 36.70 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/36.70 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 36.70 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.35/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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