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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 36.81 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 36.81 and 22.05 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 36.81 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/36.81 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 36.81 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.66/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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