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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.22, 54.10 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.22, 54.10 and 24.67 is: 34.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.22 : 54.10 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.22/54.10 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.22x = 54.10 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.22x = 1,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334.65/39.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.03

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