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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 37.22 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 37.22 and 22.14 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 37.22 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/37.22 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 37.22 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.94/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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