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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 35.96 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 35.96 and 22.71 is: 34.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 35.96 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/35.96 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 35.96 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.54/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.00

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