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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 37.22 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 37.22 and 14.16 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 37.22 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/37.22 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 37.22 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.04/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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