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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 30.98 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 30.98 and 17.27 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 30.98 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/30.98 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 30.98 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.15/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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