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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.33, 33.50 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.33, 33.50 and 17.83 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.33 : 33.50 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.33/33.50 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.33x = 33.50 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.33x = 597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.31/22.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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