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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 36.96 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 36.96 and 22.60 is: 33.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 36.96 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/36.96 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 36.96 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.30/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.90

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