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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.25, 30.69 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.25, 30.69 and 17.08 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.25 : 30.69 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.25/30.69 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.25x = 30.69 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.25x = 524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.19/22.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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