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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 30.95 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 30.95 and 17.53 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 30.95 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/30.95 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 30.95 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.55/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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