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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.64 and 17.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.64 and 17.41 is: 26.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.64 = 17.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.64 = 17.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.64 × 17.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.56/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.06

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