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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.79, 34.26 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.79, 34.26 and 22.12 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.79 : 34.26 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.79/34.26 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.79x = 34.26 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.79x = 757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.55/24.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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