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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.77, 37.13 and 22.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.77, 37.13 and 22.48 is: 33.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.77 : 37.13 = 22.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.77/37.13 = 22.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.77x = 37.13 × 22.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.77x = 834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.48/24.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.69

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