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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 32.94 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 32.94 and 17.16 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 32.94 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/32.94 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 32.94 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.25/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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