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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 37 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 37 and 22.14 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 37 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/37 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 37 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.18/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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