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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 33.54 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 33.54 and 17.29 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 33.54 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/33.54 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 33.54 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.91/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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