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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 30.68 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 30.68 and 17.31 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 30.68 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/30.68 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 30.68 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.11/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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