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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 30.60 and 17.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 30.60 and 17.36 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 30.60 = 17.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/30.60 = 17.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 30.60 × 17.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.22/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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