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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 36.24 and 22.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 36.24 and 22.78 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 36.24 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/36.24 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 36.24 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.55/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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