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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 34.11 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 34.11 and 22.03 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 34.11 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/34.11 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 34.11 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.36/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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