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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 33.03 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 33.03 and 17.57 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 33.03 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/33.03 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 33.03 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.17/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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