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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 36.55 and 22.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 36.55 and 22.73 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 36.55 = 22.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/36.55 = 22.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 36.55 × 22.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.83/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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