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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 37.07 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 37.07 and 22.65 is: 34.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 37.07 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/37.07 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 37.07 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.64/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.03

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