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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 34.41 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 34.41 and 22.63 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 34.41 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/34.41 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 34.41 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.70/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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