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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 30.98 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 30.98 and 17.86 is: 24.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 30.98 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/30.98 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 30.98 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.30/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.61

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