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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.29, 36.62 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.29, 36.62 and 22.82 is: 34.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.29 : 36.62 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.29/36.62 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.29x = 36.62 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.29x = 835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.37/24.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.40

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