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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 30.93 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 30.93 and 17.58 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 30.93 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/30.93 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 30.93 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.75/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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