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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 30.37 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 30.37 and 17.68 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 30.37 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/30.37 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 30.37 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.97/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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