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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 35.88 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 35.88 and 22.64 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 35.88 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/35.88 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 35.88 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.32/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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