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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 36.64 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 36.64 and 22.80 is: 34.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 36.64 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/36.64 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 36.64 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 835.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.39/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.38

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