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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.47, 33.84 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.47, 33.84 and 22.74 is: 31.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.47 : 33.84 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.47/33.84 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.47x = 33.84 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.47x = 769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.65/24.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.46

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