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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 36.10 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 36.10 and 22.88 is: 34.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 36.10 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/36.10 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 36.10 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.97/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.13

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