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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 33.96 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 33.96 and 22.01 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 33.96 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/33.96 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 33.96 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.35/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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