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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.39, 30.92 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.39, 30.92 and 17.26 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.39 : 30.92 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.39/30.92 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.39x = 30.92 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.39x = 533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.44/22.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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