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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.31, 33.52 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.31, 33.52 and 22.96 is: 31.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.31 : 33.52 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.31/33.52 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.31x = 33.52 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.31x = 769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.62/24.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.66

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