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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.99, 37.51 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.99, 37.51 and 22.15 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.99 : 37.51 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.99/37.51 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.99x = 37.51 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.99x = 830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.88/24.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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