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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 30.73 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 30.73 and 17.38 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 30.73 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/30.73 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 30.73 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.85/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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