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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 37.22 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 37.22 and 22.24 is: 33.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 37.22 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/37.22 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 37.22 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.77/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.19

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