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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 30.84 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 30.84 and 17.75 is: 24.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 30.84 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/30.84 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 30.84 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.26/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.47

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