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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 37 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 37 and 22.05 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 37 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/37 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 37 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.85/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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