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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.61, 33.99 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.61, 33.99 and 22.33 is: 30.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.61 : 33.99 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.61/33.99 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.61x = 33.99 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.61x = 759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.24/24.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.85

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