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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 33.32 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 33.32 and 17.46 is: 26.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 33.32 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/33.32 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 33.32 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.81/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.12

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