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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 33.62 and 22.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 33.62 and 22.78 is: 31.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 33.62 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/33.62 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 33.62 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.86/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.39

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