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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 30.79 and 17.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 30.79 and 17.67 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 30.79 = 17.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/30.79 = 17.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 30.79 × 17.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.06/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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