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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.08, 35.88 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.08, 35.88 and 22.77 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.08 : 35.88 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.08/35.88 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.08x = 35.88 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.08x = 816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.99/24.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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