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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.29, 36.25 and 22.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.29, 36.25 and 22.85 is: 34.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.29 : 36.25 = 22.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.29/36.25 = 22.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.29x = 36.25 × 22.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.29x = 828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.21/24.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.10

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