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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 37.06 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 37.06 and 22.20 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 37.06 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/37.06 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 37.06 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.73/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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