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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.01, 30.36 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.01, 30.36 and 17.43 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.01 : 30.36 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.01/30.36 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.01x = 30.36 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.01x = 529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.17/22.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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