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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 33.73 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 33.73 and 22.68 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 33.73 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/33.73 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 33.73 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.94/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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