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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 36.42 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 36.42 and 22.88 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 36.42 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/36.42 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 36.42 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.29/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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