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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 34.22 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 34.22 and 22.96 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 34.22 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/34.22 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 34.22 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.69/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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