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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.72, 24.57 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.72, 24.57 and 17.22 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.72 : 24.57 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.72/24.57 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.72x = 24.57 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.72x = 423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.10/17.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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