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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.82 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.82 and 22.34 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.82 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.82 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.82 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.57/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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