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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 34.01 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 34.01 and 22.11 is: 30.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 34.01 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/34.01 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 34.01 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.96/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.49

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