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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 33.65 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 33.65 and 17.35 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 33.65 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/33.65 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 33.65 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.83/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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