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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 34.32 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 34.32 and 22.40 is: 30.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 34.32 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/34.32 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 34.32 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.77/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.92

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