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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.33, 30.83 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.33, 30.83 and 17.76 is: 24.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.33 : 30.83 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.33/30.83 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.33x = 30.83 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.33x = 547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.54/22.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.52

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