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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.35, 33.55 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.35, 33.55 and 17.33 is: 26.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.35 : 33.55 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.35/33.55 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.35x = 33.55 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.35x = 581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.33/22.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.01

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