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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 37.08 and 22.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 37.08 and 22.90 is: 34.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 37.08 = 22.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/37.08 = 22.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 37.08 × 22.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.13/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.14

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