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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.41 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.41 and 22.47 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.41 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.41 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.41 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.60/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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