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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 36.81 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 36.81 and 22.95 is: 34.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 36.81 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/36.81 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 36.81 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.79/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.29

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