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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.61, 36.73 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.61, 36.73 and 22.93 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.61 : 36.73 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.61/36.73 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.61x = 36.73 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.61x = 842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.10/24.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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