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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 33.18 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 33.18 and 17.31 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 33.18 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/33.18 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 33.18 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.09/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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