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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 32.97 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 32.97 and 17.54 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 32.97 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/32.97 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 32.97 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.32/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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