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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.22, 23.63 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.22, 23.63 and 15.06 is: 20.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.22 : 23.63 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.22/23.63 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.22x = 23.63 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.22x = 355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.87/17.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.67

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