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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.44, 36.79 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.44, 36.79 and 22.95 is: 34.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.44 : 36.79 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.44/36.79 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.44x = 36.79 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.44x = 844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.27/24.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.55

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