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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.32, 36.32 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.32, 36.32 and 22.80 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.32 : 36.32 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.32/36.32 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.32x = 36.32 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.32x = 828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.10/24.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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