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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.83, 37.05 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.83, 37.05 and 22.13 is: 33.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.83 : 37.05 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.83/37.05 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.83x = 37.05 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.83x = 819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.92/24.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.02

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