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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 37.22 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 37.22 and 11.30 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 37.22 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/37.22 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 37.22 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.71/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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