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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 34.32 and 22.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 34.32 and 22.00 is: 30.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 34.32 = 22.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/34.32 = 22.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 34.32 × 22.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.87/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.32

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