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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 36.89 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 36.89 and 22.16 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 36.89 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/36.89 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 36.89 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.48/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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