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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 33.96 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 33.96 and 22.28 is: 30.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 33.96 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/33.96 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 33.96 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.46/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.77

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