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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.25, 30.71 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.25, 30.71 and 17.40 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.25 : 30.71 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.25/30.71 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.25x = 30.71 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.25x = 534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.35/22.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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