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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.69, 34.08 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.69, 34.08 and 22.64 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.69 : 34.08 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.69/34.08 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.69x = 34.08 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.69x = 771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.57/24.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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