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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 36.81 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 36.81 and 22.41 is: 33.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 36.81 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/36.81 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 36.81 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.91/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.39

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