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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.99, 34.25 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.99, 34.25 and 22.83 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.99 : 34.25 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.99/34.25 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.99x = 34.25 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.99x = 781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.81/24.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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