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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 37.45 and 22.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 37.45 and 22.81 is: 34.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 37.45 = 22.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/37.45 = 22.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 37.45 × 22.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.23/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.25

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