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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 34.05 and 22.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 34.05 and 22.81 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 34.05 = 22.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/34.05 = 22.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 34.05 × 22.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.57/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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