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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 35.98 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 35.98 and 22.92 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 35.98 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/35.98 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 35.98 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.66/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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