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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 33.17 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 33.17 and 17.08 is: 25.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 33.17 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/33.17 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 33.17 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.54/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.65

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