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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 35.79 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 35.79 and 22.58 is: 33.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 35.79 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/35.79 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 35.79 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.11/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.65

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