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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.80, 37.37 and 22.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.80, 37.37 and 22.39 is: 33.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.80 : 37.37 = 22.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.80/37.37 = 22.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.80x = 37.37 × 22.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.80x = 836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.60/24.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.74

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