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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.23, 33.19 and 17.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.23, 33.19 and 17.73 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.23 : 33.19 = 17.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.23/33.19 = 17.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.23x = 33.19 × 17.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.23x = 588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.46/22.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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