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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 33.78 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 33.78 and 22.50 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 33.78 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/33.78 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 33.78 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.05/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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