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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 36.68 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 36.68 and 22.63 is: 33.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 36.68 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/36.68 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 36.68 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.07/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.74

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