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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.17, 33.28 and 17.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.17, 33.28 and 17.69 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.17 : 33.28 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.17/33.28 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.17x = 33.28 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.17x = 588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.51/22.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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