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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 30.96 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 30.96 and 17.31 is: 23.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 30.96 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/30.96 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 30.96 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.92/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.85

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