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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 32.98 and 17.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 32.98 and 17.20 is: 25.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 32.98 = 17.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/32.98 = 17.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 32.98 × 17.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.05/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.76

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