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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 30.52 and 17.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 30.52 and 17.20 is: 23.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 30.52 = 17.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/30.52 = 17.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 30.52 × 17.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.94/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.75

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