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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 30.51 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 30.51 and 17.53 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 30.51 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/30.51 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 30.51 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.76/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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