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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 34.38 and 22.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 34.38 and 22.99 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 34.38 = 22.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/34.38 = 22.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 34.38 × 22.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.40/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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