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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.81, 37.03 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.81, 37.03 and 22.11 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.81 : 37.03 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.81/37.03 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.81x = 37.03 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.81x = 818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.73/24.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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