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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 36.90 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 36.90 and 23.22 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 36.90 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/36.90 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 36.90 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.82/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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