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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 30.81 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 30.81 and 17.72 is: 24.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 30.81 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/30.81 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 30.81 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.95/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.47

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