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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.64 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.64 and 17.88 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.64 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.64 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.64 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.48/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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