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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 34.35 and 22.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 34.35 and 22.86 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 34.35 = 22.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/34.35 = 22.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 34.35 × 22.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.24/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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