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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 33.84 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 33.84 and 22.62 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 33.84 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/33.84 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 33.84 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.46/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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