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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.58, 37.06 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.58, 37.06 and 22.69 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.58 : 37.06 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.58/37.06 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.58x = 37.06 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.58x = 840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.89/24.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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