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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 30.88 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 30.88 and 17.56 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 30.88 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/30.88 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 30.88 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.25/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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