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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 34.22 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 34.22 and 22.50 is: 30.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 34.22 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/34.22 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 34.22 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.84/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.92

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