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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 37.02 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 37.02 and 22.63 is: 33.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 37.02 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/37.02 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 37.02 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.76/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.96

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