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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 34.26 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 34.26 and 22.38 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 34.26 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/34.26 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 34.26 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.74/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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