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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 37.31 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 37.31 and 23.22 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 37.31 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/37.31 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 37.31 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.22/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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