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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.22, 23.75 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.22, 23.75 and 12.62 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.22 : 23.75 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.22/23.75 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.22x = 23.75 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.22x = 299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.54/17.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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