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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 33.05 and 17.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 33.05 and 17.00 is: 25.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 33.05 = 17.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/33.05 = 17.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 33.05 × 17.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.60/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.45

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