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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 33.08 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 33.08 and 17.05 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 33.08 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/33.08 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 33.08 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.01/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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