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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 34.17 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 34.17 and 22.14 is: 30.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 34.17 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/34.17 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 34.17 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.52/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.40

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