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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 36.47 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 36.47 and 22.95 is: 34.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 36.47 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/36.47 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 36.47 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.87/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.60

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