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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 37.19 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 37.19 and 22.01 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 37.19 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/37.19 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 37.19 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.42/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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